Japanese Woodblock Prints of Actors

Color woodblock prints showcasing Kabuki actors in traditional attire, engaged in dramatic poses and performances, highlighting historic theatrical works.

Yorikane with lure hair from his beloved, utagawa kuniyoshi, c. 1846 print Sakingo Yorikane depicted on a moon -lit night, with locks hair of his loved one and Takao murdered by him. Yorikane was in love with the Courtisane Takao and bought her free by paying her weight in gold. After Takao told that love is not mutual, Yorikane killed her.  paper color woodcut lock of hair. adult man. full moon
Yorikane with lure hair from his beloved, utagawa kuniyoshi, c. 1846 print Sakingo Yorikane depicted on a moon -lit night, with locks hair of his loved one and Takao murdered by him. Yorikane was in love with the Courtisane Takao and bought her free by paying her weight in gold. After Takao told that love is not mutual, Yorikane killed her. paper color woodcut lock of hair. adult man. full moon